Your body isn't the same every day. Your workout shouldn't be either.
The Problem with Static Programs
Traditional training programs assign Monday as "chest day" regardless of whether you slept 4 hours, are fighting a cold, or just had the most stressful day at work. This rigidity leads to suboptimal training, increased injury risk, and eventual burnout.
How Readiness Works
Every day, ENLIVEN asks you five quick questions before your workout:
1. How did you sleep? (Quality rating 1-5)
2. How sore are you? (Muscle soreness map)
3. What's your stress level? (1-5 scale)
4. How's your mood? (1-5 scale)
5. How's your energy? (1-5 scale)
Combined with your tracked sleep duration, these inputs generate your Readiness Score.
The 10 Levels
- **Level 1**: Complete rest day. Your body needs recovery. Light stretching or walking only.
- **Levels 2-3**: Significantly modified session. Reduced volume, lower intensity, focus on mobility.
- **Levels 4-5**: Moderately adjusted. Some exercise swaps, slightly reduced volume.
- **Levels 6-7**: Near-normal training with minor adjustments.
- **Levels 8-9**: Full training capacity. Push yourself.
- **Level 10**: Peak readiness. Consider testing new PRs or increasing progressive overload.
The Key Insight
The graduated approach is what sets ENLIVEN apart. Most apps give you a binary choice: train or rest. But your body exists on a spectrum. A Level 4 day isn't wasted — it's an opportunity for productive training at an appropriate intensity.
Over time, the system learns your personal patterns. Maybe you consistently score lower on Mondays but peak on Wednesdays. ENLIVEN adapts your weekly programming to match your individual rhythm.